Where is the Nintendo Product Code on a SNES Video Game Cartridge?
The Nintendo product code for SNES cartridges typically follows this format:
SNS-XXXX-XXX
Here’s the breakdown:
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SNS = Super Nintendo System (denoting it’s a Super Nintendo game).
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XXXX = A 2 to 4-letter unique identifier for the specific game (often an abbreviation of the title).
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XXX = Region code (commonly USA, CAN, EUR, JPN, etc.).
Example:
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SNS-SM-USA → For Super Mario World (North American release).
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SNS = Super Nintendo System
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SM = Super M Collectors and retro enthusiasts often use these codes to verify authenticity, identify regional versions, or spot re-releases!
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What Video Game Titles Take a CR2032 Save Battery for the Super Nintendo SNES (Alphabetical List) [NTSC US/Canada]
Replacing a dead or dry battery does require soldering and certain tools listed below.
Requirements for soldering:
Soldering Iron - Recommend a kit - Check Amazon or Ebay
A CR2032 with solder tabs. You can check out our tutorial on basic soldering here.
Flux Paste - Recommend MG Chemicals Brand
Desoldering Copper Braid - to soak up solder
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Here is our alphabetical list of NTSC Super Nintendo Video Games that require a save battery.
The 7th Saga
ABC Monday Night Football
Act Raiser
Advance Dungeons & Dragons - Eye of the Beholder
Aerobiz
Aerobiz – Supersonic
Air Strike Patrol
Arcana
Bassins Black Bass
Big Sky Trooper
Bill Laimbeer’s Combat Basketball
Brain Lord